Tyus Edney joins UCLA's staff

He is joining the Bruins as director of men's basketball operations. Coach Ben Howland announced the hiring on Monday.

"He's a Bruin through and through having graduated from UCLA and brings a wealth of knowledge and energy to the program," Howland said in statement released by the program.

Edney is best known for his full-court dash with 4.8 seconds remaining to score the game-winning layup against Missouri in the second round of the 1995 NCAA tournament. The Bruins went on to win their 11th national title that year.

Edney was a three-year starter for the Bruins and is No. 2 in career assists.

He played four seasons in the NBA with Sacramento, Boston and Indiana, and played in Europe before retiring last year.